Digital Pathology
– Live and in Action
How do you prepare slides to ensure optimal scanning quality? What’s it like to compare different AI modules side by side, in real-time? And when was the last time you spoke directly with a developer team about your specific diagnostic needs? – On November 26–27, you’ll have the chance to do exactly that – at the Digital Pathology Experience Days in Cologne.
Held at the European Training & Education Center for Digital Pathology, right inside the Smart In Media, headquarters, this event lets you experience digital pathology not as theory, but as real-life workflow: hands-on, interactive, and collaborative.
Where digital transformation becomes tangible
Spread across three floors, you’ll find live workstations guided by experienced specialists. You’ll discover ...
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... how to prepare slides for optimal scanning results
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...how different scanners operate – and which one fits your lab’s needs
- ... how diagnostic platforms, Image Management Systems (IMS), and Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) work together – supported by diagnostic monitors and smart IT infrastructure
- ... how easily you can integrate AI modules into your daily routine – at the microscope or within your IMS
What makes this event special: You’ll be surrounded by professionals who work with these systems every day. Our partners, product managers, support team, developers, and AI experts are there to offer honest insights, practical guidance, and real dialogue on equal footing.
Alongside the workstations, you’ll also enjoy a diverse program of workshops, talks, and guided tours. Check out the agenda here.
Participants include:
Hamamatsu Photonics, Sysmex, Scopio, Owkin, Visiopharm, Cancilico, Huawei/Networkers, Elea, Evolease, Z.A.S. Zentral Archiv Service, Barco, pfm medical, MSD (Sponsor), 3DConnexion, Leica, Miltenyi Biotec, and all teams from Smart In Media – the pathologists' company.
Practical. Personal. Forward-looking.
The Experience Days are for pathologists, hematologists, medical technical assistants, laboratory teams, digitization specialists, training and quality officers, medical technicians, IT specialists, and decision-makers from clinics, medical care centers, institutes, and companies.The focus is on the exchange between providers and users—practical and solution-oriented. Experience what is already possible today:
- Wednesday, November 26 – 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Exhibition, live demos, workshops, expert talks - from 6:00 PM: Kitchen Party "Kölsch & Curry" in an exclusive atmosphere for networking with industry colleagues and other experts
- Thursday, November 27 – 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Exhibition, deep-dive sessions, guided tours
Smart In Media HQ, Gleueler Straße 245–249, 50935 Cologne/Germany
Register now and secure your free ticket
Participation in the Digital Pathology Experience Days is free of charge; however, registration is required. To help us plan your visit, please register yourself and your team using the form on this website or by contacting Corina Turner, ✆ +49 221 999943-14, c.turner@smartinmedia.com
Please indicate which day(s) you plan to attend. Your personalized ticket and the full program will be sent to you via email in advance.
Click here for tickets
Hands-on and interactive
Experience technology
in action
See how these solutions work in practice – hands-on, comparable in real time, and tailored to the needs of pathologists and lab teams.
AI that works
for you
In workshops and direct conversations, our partners show you how to easily integrate AI into your daily routine.
Test it yourself – and speak with the experts who built these technologies.
Experience technology
in action
You’ll also gain insights into how modern LIS and archiving systems simplify workflows – supported by smart IT infrastructure built for pathology.
Workshops, Talks & Guided Tours
Wednesday, 26 November 2025
Subject to change
09:15 AM
World-Class Performance in Cancer Diagnostics: Solutions & AI-Ready Systems
// Ralph Gloser, Smart In Media
Following this: A guided tour through the exhibition
// Corina Turner, Smart In Media
10:00 AM
"Where to Put the Glass" - Professional Archiving Solutions
// Robin Schmidt, ZAS
10:45 AM
"Scopio's Digital Cell Morphology Technology"
// Crispin Graham, Scopio
11:30 AM
Workshop "Mastering Microtomy: The Perfect Cut for Optimal Scanning Results"
// Ronald Kusters, pfm medical (limited seats, please register in advance by emailing c.turner@smartinmedia.com)
Image Quality on Displays in Digital Pathology –
The Importance of a Display in a Digital Workflow
// Barco (Showroom 3rd Floor)
12:30 PM
"LIS: AI with a Twist"
// Dr. Sebastian Casu, elea
01:15 PM
"Precision that Pays Off: AI-Based Diagnostic Decision Support"
// Roberto Santamaria, Visiopharm
02:00 PM
"Bone Marrow Analysis in Seconds"
// Markus Badstübner, Cancilico
02:45 PM
"Digital Pathology in Focus: Scanners, Workflow, and the Future of Lab Digitalization"
// Dr. Marta Böhle, Hamamatsu Photonics
03:45 PM
"Clinically Validated Digital Pathology AI to Augment Precision Oncology Workflows"
// Julien Wallemacq, Owkin
04:30 PM
"Digital Slides – A Practical Guide to the Creation of Digital Slides"
// Rüya Su, Leica Biosystems
05:00 PM
Fireside Chat on Digitale Pathologie: Insights, Innovations and what the Future Holds
with Prof. Markus Tiemann, Dr. Alberto Perez Bouza; moderated by PD Dr. Martin Weihrauch
starting 06:00 PM Kitchen Party "Kölsch & Curry"
Wrap up the day with good food, cold Kölsch beer and inspiring conversations.
(3rd Floor Kitchen – Please indicate if you would like to attend during registration.)
Thursday, 27 November 2025
Subject to change
09:15 AM
"Digital Pathology in Focus: Scanners, Workflow, and the Future of Lab Digitalization"
// Dr. Marta Böhle, Hamamatsu Photonics
10:00 AM
"World-Class Performance in Cancer Diagnostics: Solutions & AI-Ready Systems"
// Ralph Gloser, Smart In Media
Following this: A guided tour through the exhibition
// Corina Turner, Smart In Media
10:45 AM
"Bone Marrow Analysis in Seconds"
// Markus Badstübner, Cancilico
11:30 AM
Workshop "Mastering Microtomy: The Perfect Cut for Optimal Scanning Results"
// Ronald Kusters, pfm medical (limited seats, please register in advance by emailing c.turner@smartinmedia.com)
Image Quality on Displays in Digital Pathology –
The Importance of a Display in a Digital Workflow
// Barco (Showroom 3rd floor)
12:30 PM
"Clinically Validated Digital Pathology AI to Augment Precision Oncology Workflows"
// Julien Wallemacq, Owkin
01:15 PM
"From Vision to Technology. High performance Scanners today"
// Dr. Olaf Scheel, Sysmex
02:00 PM
"Digital Slides – A Practical Guide to Creating Digital Slides"
// Rüya Su, Leica Biosystems
02:45 PM
"Precision that Pays Off: AI-Based Diagnostic Decision Support"
// Roberto Santamaria, Visiopharm
03:30 PM
"Scopio's Digital Cell Morphology Technology"
// Crispin Graham, Scopio
Kitchen Party “Kölsch & Curry”
Wednesday, 26 November 2025 – from 6:00 PM | 3rd Floor, Smart In Media HQ
After an inspiring day, we invite you to wind down the evening with delicious curry, cold Kölsch beer, and great conversations in a relaxed atmosphere.
Meet fellow participants, our partners, and the Smart In Media team – casual, personal, and inspiring.
Please let us know during registration if you would like to attend – spaces are limited.
Easy to reach from anywhere
The European Training & Education Center for Digital Pathology is located at the Headquarters of:
Smart In Media AG
Gleueler Straße 245-249
50935 Cologne/Germany
Phone +49 221 999943-00
Whether you are traveling from within Germany or abroad, our location is only 20 minutes from Cologne/Bonn Airport and Cologne Central Station.
By public transport:
We are conveniently located near all major transportation routes in the city.
By car:
There are no large parking lots in the immediate vicinity, but experience has shown that there is always a lot of movement in the streets around our headquarters. You can almost always find a free parking space there. Our tip: Allow a few extra minutes to find a parking space.
Planning to stay overnight in Cologne?
You can find hotels in the immediate vicinity via Cologne Tourism, for example.
